So, you sent an email. You expect a prompt response. Then, you wait. And wait. And it starts to feel like dating, where you rethink all of your last interactions and wonder whether you said or did something wrong. Unfortunately, you might be right. W...

“Hey! How’s that project coming along? Great. Just one more little thing that we’ll need to add to the list...” “One more little thing.” Translation: a significant, time-consuming project that you must miraculously complete (in addition to all of you...

You've landed the interview of your dreams. It's for a remote job that pays more than you ever thought you could make working part-time (or maybe it's for that international gig you've been daydreaming of). In short, you are over the moon! But the in...

You might want to persuade your boss to scrap those open-office plans. A study from Michigan State University found that distractions — even short ones lasting less than three seconds — can double the number of mistakes we make. The researchers asked...

Have you ever admired a co-worker who’s able to navigate challenging situations with ease and professionalism, no matter the politics and difficult personalities involved? You know the type: She has a Teflon-like ability to deflect anger and frustrat...

Having managed a fellowship program, I know what it’s like to meet an applicant and think she’s awesome — but not quite as qualified as someone else. Often, I would go out of my way to help these candidates — pointing them toward other resources or, ...

You wanted to try something new. Or perhaps you took time off to travel or to stay home and raise your children. There are tons of reasons why you might step off your career path for a year (or three). But you can always go back—right? That’s actuall...

It’s been a few years, and you’ve been exceptionally diligent. Ever since you realized it was a possibility, that promotion has been your goal, and you’ve been gunning for it with everything you’ve got. But, wait. Before you keep charging blindly ahe...

Want to make a new year’s resolution that you can actually stick to? One that will instantly improve your life and career, make your colleagues’ lives easier — and maybe change the world? Commit to writing better, simpler, clearer emails. The kinds o...

Here comes 2015. You know this is going to be your year. As such, you may also know that you’re going to leave your current job for an incredible new one. So, let’s get you prepared to make that transition graceful and smooth, shall we? Here are six ...

Whether you love standing around and chatting or cringe at the thought of yet another “forced” conversation, being a good conversationalist is important for both networking and forming office relationships. So, let’s talk—specifically, about how you ...

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